A British study announced today “1 of 5 families don’t have time to read to their kids.” Being a mom and business owner, I get it! There’s not enough time in a day to get everything done and fit it all in. This leave parents feeling stretched too thin, overwhelmed with guilt and feeling like we are failing. We do everything, but nothing really well. We get our work done, but not at our best. We spend time with our kids but not the true quality time they need and deserve. We don’t take care of ourselves because everyone else needs us. The list goes on and on. One thing I can tell you is reading is therapeutic for you and your kids. Take 5-10 minutes each night. It doesn’t have to be a long stretch of time. Something is better then nothing. Make it part of your schedule and commit to it. Before you kiss them goodnight, spend these 5-10 minutes reading books they enjoy. Stimulate conversations, time for snuggling and a way to develop their literacy skills and strengthen your parent- child bond. Make this reading time your time together. Fill up their attention buckets and rid yourself of some of that parent guilt. Commit constantly and be consistent! Small changes make BIG results! Read a little bit for a huge impact! #reading #literacy #earlychildhood #toronto #parentconsultant #grow #develop #skills #guilt #commitment #consistency #key #workhard #momgoals #change #words #bookstagram #books #reading #loveofreading #parents #dailyroutine #dailyparenting #tips #readingstrategies #strategy #attention #bucket #childhood #child #emotional #needs (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/But_uJ8AePh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ndccc1z7lanw